Mate in 3: queen to d7 (d5)
c9-25401Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
37. Qd7+ Ne7 38. Rxe7+ Kg8 39. Re8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ne7, then Rxe7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #145.
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